Slocum Lake Dam
Slocum Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lake County, Illinois, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Slocum Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Slocum Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Williams Park Improvement Association (private). It impounds the Slocum Lake Ditch near Wauconda.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 30 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 900 acre-feet. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/16/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Wauconda |
| River/Stream | Slocum Lake Ditch |
| Coordinates | 42.25621, -88.19157 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 760 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 185 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WILLIAMS PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50007 |
| Federal ID | IL50007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |